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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.02, 787.12 and 216.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.02, 787.12 and 216.95 is: 325.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.02 : 787.12 = 216.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.02/787.12 = 216.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.02x = 787.12 × 216.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.02x = 170,765.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,765.68/525.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.26

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